Castro Vaslley Adult and Carreer Education
 
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED

Hish School Diploma
It's never too late to get your
High School Diploma or GED

You may enroll at any time for High School Diploma or GED Preparation classes. Classroom instruction is offered, as well as Independent Study and Distance Learning. Select one of the options below and make an appointment to meet with the Program Technician.

STEP #1: Use checklist #1 below to see if you should enroll in the high school
diploma program or the GED program.

STEP #2: Use checklist #2 to see what type of instruction would best fit your life
and learning style.

Checklist #1
GED
High School Diploma
I want a high school education.  
X
I’m under pressure, I need something as soon as possible.
X
I want to go into the military after I complete my education.
X
I almost completed high school. I have a lot of high school credits.
X
I don’t have many high school credits.
X
 
Checklist #2
Classroom Setting
Independent Study/Distance Learning
I don’t need a classroom setting to complete my work.  
X
I can’t commit to a specific time that I will attend class.
X
I need a flexible schedule to earn my diploma.
X
It is to difficult to do homework at home.
X
I can study and complete 15 hours of assignments at home per week
X
High School Diploma*      
English 40 Units Fine Arts 10 Units
Mathematics 10 Units U.S. Government 5 Units
Algebra 10 Units Economics 5 Units
Science 20 Units Health 5 Units
Social Science 15 Units CAHSEE Prep or Career 5 Units
U.S. History 10 Units Electives 45 Units
Vocational Arts 10 Units    
    TOTAL 190 Units
       
* Students must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
TEACHERS:
Toni Kelly, Lead Teacher
Megan Morgan
Rendy Orlando
Diana Gee-Calingo
Carolyn Lee
Susan Pease
Linda Sandsmark
Caresse Nguyen
  


Classroom Study

•Pay a registration fee of $25 per quarter
•Finish your assignments at the school.
•Work with a teacher during class time.
•Complete all the requirements for your High School Diploma.
•Receive assistance in reviewing English, Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies and Science
for the GED.
•Afternoon Classes: Monday- Friday 4:00-6:00pm
•Evening Classes: Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm


Independent Study:

•Pay a registration fee of $25 per quarter
• Work at home on your own time, independent of the school.
• Meet with your teacher once a week in an individual,personal appointment
($30 refundable cash deposit required for materials).
•Complete all the requirements for your High School Diploma

Independent Study Program: By Appointment Only.

Distance Learning GED Preparation:

•Pay a registration fee of $25 per quarter
• Work at home on your own time.
•Learning materials include video, DVD, cassette tapes, books, software and assignment guides ($30 refundable cash deposit required for materials).
• Meet with your teacher once a week in a personal appointment.

Call for orientation appointment 510-886-1000.

Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students:

• High school students seeking “make-up” credit may enroll concurrently in the Adult School after meeting with a high school counselor and parent/caregiver to obtain a release form.

Students should call for an appointment to meet with the Adult School Assistant Principal,
Judy Gestring, Phone 510-886-1000

GED Testing



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